Web Resources

Title: Inside the Haiti Earthquake
Description:
Inside the Haiti Earthquake is a simulation based upon the aftermath of the Haiti Earthquake.
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3: Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.

Podcasts

Title: Needy or Greedy Seniors
Description:
This clip offers a look at our country's expense for caring for the elderly. This is a great companion to The Giver to stimulate class discussion regarding society's obligations to the elderly. A teacher guide for the video is available here http://stosselintheclassroom.org/pdf/stossel_TeachersGuide_11.pdf
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 6: Compare information presented through various media, including television, newspapers, magazines, journals, and the Internet.

Needy or Greedy Seniorshttp://www.criticalc...
This clip offers a look at our country's expense for caring for the elderly. This is a great companion to The Giver to stimulate class discussion regarding society's obligations to the elderly. A teacher guide for the video is available here http://stosselintheclassroom.org/pdf/stossel_TeachersGuide_11.pdf

Informational Materials

Title: Ben's Guide to U. S. Government
Description:
Interactive guide to help K-12 students understand symbols of a democratic government and how our government works.
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3: Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.

Interactives/Games

Title: Ben's Guide to U. S. Government
Description:
Interactive guide to help K-12 students understand symbols of a democratic government and how our government works.
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3: Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.

Learning Activities

Title: Ben's Guide to U. S. Government
Description:
Interactive guide to help K-12 students understand symbols of a democratic government and how our government works.
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3: Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.

Title: The Air We Breathe
Description:
This Prezi illustrates factors that contribute to air pollution. Teachers can use this tool to presenting information to reinforce learning
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 4: Analyze scientific and technological changes for their impact on the United States and the world.

Teacher Tools

Title: Ben's Guide to U. S. Government
Description:
Interactive guide to help K-12 students understand symbols of a democratic government and how our government works.
Standard(s): [SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3: Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.